While an argument could be made about higher fares, there’s no disputing the convenience of the Grand Junction Regional Airport. Within the Grand Valley, commercial air service is as close as a short drive and equally quick trip through TSA screening. Elsewhere in Western Colorado, the Grand Junction airport still offers a preferable option. Depending […]
A monthly measure of confidence has climbed to its highest level in more than 17 years on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 6.5 points to 130.8 in February with increases in components tracking assessments of current conditions and expectations for the near future. […]
Larry Kent, a senior district manager with Halliburton, has been honored for his contributions to the energy industry in Western Colorado. The West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association presented Kent with its Pioneer of the Piceance Award during its annual meeting in Grand Junction. Kent was honored for his role in natural gas development […]
Technology will eliminate some jobs, but create new ones and in the process require that businesses and people adapt, according to futurist who founded a Colorado networking firm and think tank. Thomas Frey described the ways in which technology could affect businesses during a presentation in Denver hosted by Vectra Bank Colorado and the Metro […]
A business executive who also served as a university chancellor will share his experiences during an annual event celebrating entrepreneurship. Daniel Ritchie is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at Entrepreneurship Day events in Grand Junction and Montrose. The Grand Junction event is set for noon April 4 in the Meyer Ballroom of the University […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Angela Padalecki remembers well a trip to Grand Junction and the exhilaration she felt about a new phase in her life and all the possibilities the future held. She recently returned under far different circumstances, but says she felt the same way. “It was the same sense of excitement.” Padalecki […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to rise, signaling growth through at least the first half of the year. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index increased 1 percent to 108.1 in January. Separate measures of current and past conditions also edged up. “The U.S. LEI accelerated further in January […]
An upcoming event in Grand Junction will offer information about how businesses can identify and address cyber security risks. The free dine and learn event is set for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Factory coworking space at 750 Main St. A light dinner and refreshments will be served. For reservations and more information, visit […]
Kelly Johnston has joined the board of directors of the Freedom & Responsibility Education Enterprise Foundation, an organization that offers resources to teachers and students in Western Colorado to promote the understanding of economics, financial literacy and free enterprise. Johnston brings to the FREE Foundation board experience as a business owner and adjunct accounting professor […]
Kevin Harrison, an insurance professional with Colorado West Insurance in Grand Junction, has been recognized for 30 years of participation in continuing education. The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors recognized Harrison with a certificate. Harrison has maintained his Certified Insurance Counselor designation through the CIC continuing education program. The society represents more than 133,000 participants […]